Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT can produce ‘hallucinations’ – fabricated information presented as fact. In legal contexts this may include invented cases, incorrect citations, or misquoted legislation. These tools also lack access to many lower-court decisions and often prioritise widely discussed cases rather than the most authoritative or relevant authorities. For this reason, many lawyers assume AI cannot be used safely in legal research. This workshop explains why that conclusion is mistaken and shows you how to use AI responsibly in legal practice. The key principle is simple: never treat AI as an authority. Instead, treat it as a research assistant. When used correctly, AI can dramatically accelerate the process of locating, summarising, and analysing primary and secondary legal materials. Provided those authorities are then located and verified through traditional legal research methods, AI can be integrated into legal workflows without compromising accuracy or professional obligations. The seminar teaches a clear methodology for doing exactly that – enabling you to harness the speed and analytical power of AI while avoiding hallucinations, fictitious case law, and unreliable citations. The webinar also introduces participants to Lexis+ AI and demonstrates how it can be incorporated into this workflow. Unlike general AI tools, Lexis+ AI operates within the LexisNexis legal database and has access to a vast library of authorised reports, legislation, and lower-court decisions that are not publicly available online. Participants will learn how to use Lexis+ AI to identify relevant authorities more reliably while combining it with other AI tools to streamline legal research.

This webinar is designed for solicitors and barristers practicing law in Australia. Whether you are at the beginning of your legal career or have decades of experience, artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the way you work and significantly increase your productivity. AI can now locate primary sources of law faster than any traditional method of legal research. More importantly, its ability to distill and summarise the key passages of lengthy and complex judgments in seconds is a genuine game changer. Whether you have already begun experimenting with AI and wish to refine your techniques, or you are completely new to the technology and curious about its potential, this webinar will give you the practical skills needed to harness AI effectively. You will learn how to integrate AI into your legal research and case preparation processes in a way that improves efficiency without compromising legal accuracy.

No. AI is a supplementary tool, not a substitute for professional legal judgment. While it can rapidly retrieve and synthesise information, it cannot: • Apply nuanced legal reasoning; • Understand factual complexity; • Make value-based or strategic decisions. Practitioners must verify, cross-check, and interpret all outputs, and the workshop explains a process for ensuring accuracy. Proficiency in the use of AI is highly likely to become an essential skill for legal professionals, with many entry‑level roles at risk of being replaced by AI-driven processes. Attending this workshop will ensure you stay ahead of the curve by equipping you with the practical AI skills needed to remain competitive and thrive as the profession evolves.

You do not need a subscription or prior experience with AI to benefit from the webinar. The webinar is structured to meet participants at their current level of AI familiarity, providing value for absolute beginners while also offering advanced insights for those already using AI extensively. During the webinar you will be introduced to the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT and Lexis+AI, helping you make an informed decision about whether subscribing to either tool is right for you.